Overview
Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to our customers doorsteps, on-time and in a great condition. Completing checks to ensure the van is organised, clean and roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before getting out onto the road to drive safely in a variety of locations and conditions. Serve our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions and substitutions, and keeping them aware of any delays. Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations. When not out making deliveries, you will be helping across the store as needed. Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and to provide the best doorstep experience. Proficient driving a large vehicle in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, and delivering to a variety of residential properties. Happy working in a fast-paced, physical and high energy environment, using initiative to solve problems – often on your own but also thrive in being part of a team. Always ready to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store when needed – you\'ll be fully trained in a variety of skills, so you have opportunities to learn, develop and try new things. Comfortable in learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly, and moving shopping containers up to 15KG.
Responsibilities
* Deliver groceries by driving a 3.5 tonne van to customers on time and in good condition.
* Complete checks to ensure the van is organised, clean and roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before departing.
* Serve customers by answering questions, handling substitutions and communicating any delays.
* Build knowledge of products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations.
* Support store operations when not delivering, contributing to a friendly and welcoming in-store environment.
* Drive a large vehicle in diverse environments, from busy streets to narrow lanes, delivering to various residential properties.
* Work in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment, using initiative to solve problems, both independently and as part of a team.
* Be flexible and productive across the store when needed; participate in training to learn new skills and take on new challenges.
* Learn to use new digital tools and technology to perform effectively, including moving shopping containers up to 15KG.
Rewards and Benefits
* Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury\'s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury\'s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
* Free food and hot drinks for Colleagues in all stores
* Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
* Pension – employer matching between 4-7.5% of pension contributions
* Sainsbury\'s share schemes – buy shares at discounted prices
* Shopping discounts – offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, vouchers and more
* Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Eligibility
* You must be over 18 and hold a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points
* You will complete an online driving risk assessment as part of your interview; there will be a driving assessment if successful
* You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
Qualifications and Inclusion
* An inclusive place to work and shop, with development opportunities, mentorship, training and career progression
* Commitment to diversity, inclusion and providing reasonable adjustments during application or interview stages upon request
Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
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